Step Up to the Mike

Monday, February 2, 2015

According to various social media, today is "World Uke Day." A day to celebrate, promote and play ukuleles. Since I do not play (yet), here are some clips by the Southeast Ukers when they performed at the Tiki Zombie Shindig many moons ago.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

The ESO crew rage against the dying of the light in the movie theater as they see the new Christopher Nolan film, Interstellar. Mike, Mike, Alex Autrey, and Keith Johnson travel through black (plot) holes and back to review this ambitious epic. Before going gentle into that good night, we use our AI robots to strap Keith to the Geek Seat. Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs.

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This week's Shout Out goes out to the family, friends, and fans of comic book artist Jeremy Dale. He was taken much too soon from us and it will be sad not to see him in Artist Alley at local events. There's an online fundraiser to help the family during this time at GoFundMe.com.

Next week, ESO continues to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Batman with a look at the '60's tv series. Just in time for the long-awaiting digital release! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

The Countdown to Halloween 2015 has begun! Just kidding! The ESO crew is celebrating the end of October with a Science Fiction Double Feature Over at the Frankenstein Place with a Sweet Transvestite who can Make You a Man and then do the Time Warp again. Mike, Mike, Rebecca Perry, and Lips Down on Dixie’s Java Green discuss the cult classic that encourages audiences to talk back. Plus, we welcome the newest podcast on the ESO Network by strapping the Cigar Nerds to the Geek Seat. All this, along with the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

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This week's Shout Out goes out to two amazing artists whose contributions to the October episodes helped make them some of my personal favorites ones we've ever recorded. The award-winning Mark Maddox loves the classic monster movie genre like no one else I know, and his passion is on display with every one of his art pieces. I never get tired of looking at the artwork of Brad "Tiki-Shark" Parker. It's no wonder he produces my monthly calendar of choice. Having his artwork on our cover art was a dream come true. Please do yourself a favor and check out both of these great talents!

Next week, ESO goes on a deep space mission to review the new film by Christopher Nolan, Interstellar! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

For the first part of the eighth series finale, Mike, Mike, Jen and William experience some dark days and blackest hours. But that it to be expected when Phantom Troublemaker is MIA. However, the episode did feature some moments of revelation. It’s all a heavenly set up to what appears to be one hell of a finale. Just please don’t hit the delete button!

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Saturday, November 1, 2014

Once upon a time, the ESW crew travelled into the woods to discover why its not a good idea to mess with Mother Nature. Mike, Mike, Jen, the Phantom Troublemaker, and comic book colorist Charlie Kirchoff run around wildly waving their arms reviewing the last episode before the two part eighth series finale. And then utilize the human super power of forgetting.

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Calling all dorky demons and geeky ghouls! It is once again the time of year where spooky spirits roam the dusty corridors of Earth Station One and the Phantom Troublemaker possesses the transmission to bring you the creepiest and scariest show of the year!

That’s right, Phantomaniacs – Earth Station Boo has returned from the dark spirit world and is ready to haunt your nightmares!
Join Phantom Troublemaker, Mike GORE-don, Beth Van BOOsen, WrestlingWithPopCulture.com's Jonathan KILLiams, and Mark STARK RAVING MADdox for a terrifying transmission the likes of which would make Michael Myers shout, “GAME OVER, MAN!”

In this episode, we take a look at horror in science fiction. We discuss the elements of horror that have been used in the science fiction genre throughout the years and the roots of that usage. We also give our personal favorites, some of which might surprise you (and some that might not).
So bring the hounds in, feed the xenomorphs, and kick back in your statsis pod with a nice bowl of Soylent Green, it’s time for

Let us know via comments or Station Feedback which are your favorite movies, TV shows, comics, or whatever! Feel free to contact us via the ESO feedback line at (404) 963-9057 (remember long distance charges may apply), our ESO Facebook group page, or email esopodcast@gmail.com.

ESO concludes our Countdown to Halloween with none other than the King of Vampires, Lord of Shadows, Prince of Darkness, and Vlad the Impaler – Dracula! Mike, Mike, the award-winning artist Mark Maddox, writer Steven Philip Jones, and Friend of the Station Zan, try to get to the heart of why this captivating character has been portrayed in media more than almost any other. Plus, the “Ghost Host with the Most” Professor Morté casts a grim shadow as we put Shane Morton in The Geek Seat! All this, along with the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

This week's Shout Out goes out to two podcasts on the The ESO Network that I had the honor to be a part of. Phantom Troublemaker and I had a great conversation on a Halloween-themed episode of Needless Things, and Van Allen Plexico recently celebrated his 50th episode of the White Rocket Podcast!

Next week, Halloween might be over, but ESO's got a great after party as we discuss the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!